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Having no professional union or organizational support, retired boxers suffering from hardship are often left to struggle alone.

From traumatic brain injury to depression the landmines of life after a fighting career are difficult to navigate without support.

A once in a lifetime opportunity for intimate discussions with some of boxing’s greatest.

Champions from different generations come together in mediated discussions creating an inspiring evening for the avid boxing fan and the average person alike. Guests will enjoy a close look at not only the generational changes in boxing, but first-hand accounts of what it takes to rise to the top of the sport. What’s more, the fighters will share in their own words what happens when the spotlight fades.

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Roy Jones Jr

“He doesn't know what it is to lose, so I gotta teach him something that he doesn't know yet”

Roy Jones Jr.

SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

DR. KHALILAH CAMACHO ALI

Former wife of champion boxer Muhammad Ali, Khalilah Camacho Ali born in 1950 is an Actor, Martial artist, Author, Motivational Speaker, Aviator and Film Producer. She studied karate, and earned a ninth degree Dan. She is a graduate from the Muhammad University of Islam #2. She went to capital hill and successfully took the name “muslim” off of the travel band in 2017. She is an author that writes award winning children books to teach etiquette and manners(The book is called Color to Learn series). She is also a motivational speaker, making appearances at Churches, Mosque(Masjid), Temples, Colleges and Universities.

SHANNON BRIGGS

Shannon briggs, nicknamed “The Cannon”, is an American former professional boxer. Briggs has held a world heavyweight championship from 1997 to 1998 and the WBO championship title from 2006 to 2007. Obtaining an 88.3% knockout-to-win ratio, totaling 37 knockout wins in the first round caused Briggs to be known for his formidable punching power.

CHRISTY MARTIN

Christy Salters Martin is a hall of fame women's boxer who once captured the nation's attention for her prolific fighting skills. Martin is an American former professional boxer who landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1996. Martin won 49 fights in her career which dates back to 1989 with a total of won 31 KNOCKOUTS. Competing from 1989 to 2012, she held the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009. She used to live in Apopka, just outside of Orlando.

STEVE COLLINS

Dublin-born, Collins won 26 Irish titles as an amateur before turning pro in 1986. He defeated Kevin Watts to take the USBA middleweight title. Breaking through in 1994, Collins stopped Chris Pyatt to become the WBO Middleweight Champion. In 1995, Collins overcame long-reigning champ Chris Eubank for the WBO Super-Middleweight Championship title. Collins retired in 1998 with an amazing 36-3 record, undefeated as the WBO Super-Middleweight Champion.

MICHAEL WATSON

A boxer since age fourteen, Watson had a stunning four-year amateur career before going pro from 1984 to 1991. His professional run apexed during his bout with Nigel Benn, after which Watson took the British Commonwealth Middleweight title. He recovered from a devastating injury that ended his career and left him in a 40-day coma, going on to complete the London Marathon in 2003. Watson received the MBE in 2004.

JAMES COOK

Jamaican born, a former European and British Super Middleweight boxing champion. In 2007, he was awarded an MBE for his outstanding work with the young people of Hackney’s notorious Murder Mile. He also previously featured on the show The Secret Millionaire.

TONY SIBSON

Sibson is known as a quick and powerful fighter, racking up 31 knockouts over the course of his career spanning the 1970s and 1980s. He took on Marvin Hagler for the WBA and WBC Middleweight titles in 1983, and challenged Dennis Andries for the WBC Light-Heavyweight title.

EAMONN LOGHRAN

Irish-born, Loghran who competed from 1987 to 1996. He held the WBO Welterweight title from 1993 to 1996, successfully defending the title five times. At regional level he held the Commonwealth welterweight title from 1992 to 1993.

DEREK WILLIAMS

After only a few amateur boxing contest, Williams became a professional boxer. As a pro, despite his lack of experience, he went on to become the champion of the Commonwealth, Europe and a world ranked heavyweight. In retirement as an elite sportsman, Williams uses his position as a former champion to influence positive change with individuals, communities and corporations where his ‘Champion Mindset’ program is very popular with his role as a motivational speaker.

DUKE MCKENZIE

McKenzie is a rare breed of champion who has held World Champion titles at three different weights. He first won the IBF Flyweight title in 1989, then the WBO Bantamweight title two years later, and finally the WBO Super Bantamweight title the following year. McKenzie was awarded MBE status in 2011 for his contributions to the sport.

JIMMY BATTEN

Millwall-born Batten started boxing at age six, and moved on to win several amateur titles, going undefeated for five years. When he turned pro, he won sixteen of his first eighteen fights, eventually taking the British Light-middleweight title in a fight with Albert Hillman at Royal Albert Hall. After his boxing career, Batten made several film and television appearances as an actor.

ROBBIE REGAN

Regan is a Welsh fighter who competed in the 1986 Commonwealth Games before going pro in 1989. He is a veteran of many notable fights, first winning the British flyweight title against Joe Kelly, then the EBU European flywieight title against Salvatore Fanni the following year. In 1996 Regan fought Daniel Jiménez to win the WBO bantamweight title.

PASCHAL COLLINS

Celtic Warriors Gym Dublin coach and manager. Packie Collins learned his trade in the USA under Greats Goody Petronelli & Freddie Roach Diploma HPC Diploma SPsych.

ROSS “THE BOSS’ MINTER

Raised in Crawley the son of Undisputed Middleweight Champion Alan Minter. Ross”The Boss” won 125 amateur matches before turning pro at age 21. After a debut win against Brian Coleman in 2001 Minter went on to go 17-1-1 through the end of 2005, winning the BBBofC English Welterweight title on December 12. In 2007 Minter starred in the Contender Challenge: UK vs. USA on ESPN and ITV4. “The Boss” retired from professional boxing in 2008.

EDDIE AVOTH

Welsh-Born Avoth had a nine-year professional career in which he won both British and common wealth Light Heavyweight titles. His post-career life included restaurant ownership and acting. He is now a frequent keynote speaker.

GERRY STOREY

MBE is a boxing trainer who has coached the Irish Olympic Boxing Team on four occasions and is the head coach of the Holy Family Boxing Club in North Belfast. As a professional boxer, Storey won a British Championships title. Storey was appointed MBE in the 2008 New Year Honors.

COLIN MCMILLAN

English boxer Colin "Sweet C" McMillan competed professionally from 1988 to 1997. McMillan successfully fought his way to the British featherweight title in 1991. After defending his British title, he added the Commonwealth title in 1992 before beating Maurizio Stecca for the WBO featherweight title that same year.

ANDREW HAINES

Andrew’s was the British Army Germany Boxing Coach from 1998 to 2001. In 2008 he formed London Military Boxing, producing several ABA Champions, and an Olympian two time World Champion. Andrew has gained over 40 years of experience in the world of Boxing.

MICHAEL McCARTHY

105 amateur bouts. English Champion, Ulster champion, 4 Nations Champion, and London Champion . Gerry Storey was his trainer when he won the Ulster title in Ireland.

FRIDAY MAY 6TH: Champions Evening

The Champion’s Evening Roundtable features some of boxing’s greatest fighters across multiple generations. The mediated discussion will inspire combat fans as well as anyone encouraged by the power of the human spirit.

Having Champions from different generations in a single mediated discussion will be thrilling for the avid boxing fan and the average person alike. This event will give the attendees a close look at not only the generational changes in boxing but first-hand accounts of what it takes to rise to the top of the sport. Attendees will also learn of the difficulties fighters encounter when their time in the spotlight is over.

This unique event is recorded and distributed worldwide with substantial reach in the hope that we can continue to raise funds and awareness for the charities long after the event has ended.

A Night In My Shoes is made up of two events over the course of two evenings. The following evening will be a lavish Black Tie Gala Affair including a cocktail reception, formal dinner, silent auctions, live entertainment, and dancing all night long. The obstacles faced by kids with cancer are far greater than anything experienced by championship boxers. These sports legends have generously given their time to help raise awareness for these kids. We will pay tribute to their strength and resilience. The Champions and their parties will join us as honorary guests. Tickets are sold separately.

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**JW Marriott Bonnett Creek** in Orlando, Florida

A CHARITY EVENT BENEFITING

The Moth Foundation proudly supports the following charities with these events:

Kids Beating Cancer provides access to life-saving treatments through the science of cellular therapy and advancing pediatric innovative, novel research, moving new discoveries to patient care, while supporting the children and their families throughout the journey to a cure.

Ringside Charitable Trust provides support to boxing veterans who have fallen on hard times due to injuries or other hardships after their time in the spotlight has passed. They are currently raising funds to build a care home for retired boxers in need.